ERICKOSCAR! is back on our airwaves, and to describe how excited we are to have him back would be quite an understatement. For more than 35 years now, this talented musician has been a true rock of dedication and devotion to his artistry and spirituality, creating sheer magic each week through his acoustic guitar playing in church services. Music from this person is an embodiment of his spirit, it is an expression of his absolute dedication to his faith, soulfulness, and grace. Watching him perform is a true experience in witnessing how a musician plays music from the depths of his soul. Hidden behind this profound devotion is a staggering source of creativity which most composers can only imagine having access to. Having spent decades of loyal hard work, ERICKOSCAR! has managed to create for himself a staggeringly amazing collection of over 1,200 unique songs which all emerge straight from the depths of his soul and are made with perfect genuineness. With complete amazement, we have seen him sharing fragments of his vast collection with the outside world by providing us with such eternal masterpieces as the powerful “Live, Learn, and Love Without Regrets,” the incredibly passionate and hypnotic Latin beats of “Dime Que Si,” and the stunning album “Two Flags, One Heart.” Today, on September 11th, this one-of-a-kind singer has bestowed upon us his newest creation: “It Sucks Getting Old,” a single that is refreshingly candid, astute, and soulful. With his characteristic acoustic sound mixed with his wit and observant skills, “It Sucks Getting Old” once again proves why ERICKOSCAR! is incomparable to any other artist. Sit back, put your headphones on, and let us immerse ourselves in this amazing new creation!
Deducted directly from his spectacular Two Flags, One Heart album, the song “It Sucks Getting Old” entices you into its musicality from the very first breath taken with an outstanding display of sound arrangements. The song begins with a beautiful, melodic violin piece, which glides so naturally above an energetic acoustic guitar rhythm, supported by an uplifting bassline and a catchy percussion click. What ERICKOSCAR! has managed to accomplish through these sound arrangements is absolutely incredible; it grabs your attention immediately, presenting your ears with a beautiful acoustic landscape full of promise.
From a lyric perspective, the song is an example of brilliant storytelling that combines cleverness, honesty, and cuteness in pointing out some physical truths about getting older. The artist skillfully handles all the funny and not-so-funny aspects associated with aging such as the surprising ailments that start occurring, declining energy levels, and shifts in priorities with wit and sensitivity. At the same time, his lyrics wonderfully contrast these aspects with the warm gratitude for all the experience and wisdom one gains with age. Underlying all of this is the great emotion that his pen uncovers when it comes to the feeling of how strange modern technology can be and the realization of survivor’s guilt when friends and peers die away. The reaction from the listener is instant and powerful, an explosion of pure happiness, fun-loving laughter, and warmth. ERICKOSCAR! has made a masterpiece out of something so scary for so many to talk about, turning it into an exhilarating celebration of life’s journey. This is just another amazing display of his inexhaustible imagination and heart, showing yet again that his skill grows stronger over time and leaving all those who hear him absolutely spellbound by him.
The musical and vocal performance of ERICKOSCAR! is marked with brilliance and charisma of conversation. The voice performance of the singer is dramatic, theatrical and perfectly timed, being accompanied by a warm, soulful rasp giving authenticity to every note he sings. ERICKOSCAR’s ad-libs add a lot of character to the song and make you feel as if you were sitting next to your best friend for years sharing his soul. ERICKOSCAR! performs against the background of a gorgeous swing arrangement of jazz-folk music, which is supported by the perfect basslines and guitar fills.
In every conceivable way, the song achieves a perfect harmony between the painful truths of aging and the joyful blessings of a fulfilling existence. Instead of avoiding the serious burdens and potential weaknesses associated with aging, ERICKOSCAR! confronts them head-on, highlighting the positive developments, the dignified grace, and the great wisdom born out of many years of true experience. It is this remarkable balance between comedic moments and serious reflection which makes this song an absolute artistic tour de force. Again and again, ERICKOSCAR! proves that his musical abilities lie on a pedestal entirely unique to him, soaring way above the fray in unmatched creativity and truly inspiring passion. His talent in moving our soul and making sure we have fun doing it is simply legendary. In this phenomenal album, he has proven once more that his musical path is just getting started, destined to take the music industry by storm with joyful abandon. To witness the workings of such creative genius is a sheer delight, and as he continues to blaze a trail and win hearts all over the world, count me as one of his faithful passengers along the journey!
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